Are you feeling pressure to buy a smart phone for your kids? Are you weighing the decision carefully? If so, good for you! It's a big decision to give your child an expensive device that may impact their life in a variety of ways. As you're thinking about it, listen...
Social media has become an integral part of your teenagers’ lives, shaping their interactions, self-perception and overall experiences. While social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook and Snapchat allow teens to connect and share information, they also raise...
It's common for parents to have battles with their kids about screens and technology use. So you are not alone! But what is often forgotten is that tech also has positive influence in our lives. It's important to find the balance. This short video gives you a positive...
As the back to school season approaches, you’re probably realizing that your family’s tech habits have suffered this summer! It’s easy to let things slide. So back to school is a great time to start a new plan. Healthy tech habits in your home makes a perfect goal for...
As summer approaches, you become more concerned about your child or teen spending too much time on electronics. Devices can offer a range of benefits, from entertainment to education. But it’s important to have healthy habits and to set boundaries around their use....
Are your kids happy? If you ask parents what they most want for their kids they usually say, “I just want them to be happy.” Happiness definitely makes life better. And happiness seems like an easy goal. But many things get in the way of kids having a happy life....
Today kids spend on average of five and a half hours each day online. That might be texting, FaceTiming, Snapchatting, and gaming. Where, when, what and how much is okay? Social media plays a big part of your children’s lives. There can be pros and cons to social...
Teenagers hide away, for hours at a time, interacting with their video games or iPads. As parents, we get frustrated wondering, is this healthy? Should I be concerned? Is technology bad? Does all this time they are on screens, connected to their phones, increase...
If you have a teenager with a phone, you have at one time or another said, “Put down your phone and talk to me, look at me, or just do something!” Your teen probably responded with an eye roll or a smart comment. You are sick of nagging them, and you just...
How Technology Impacts Sleep For Your Child How do technology and sleep go together and should they? Great question! We think of them as needing to be separate in order to be successful. For example, if we want our kids to get a good night’s sleep, we need to take...